Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site, including motorcycle parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 13:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of VND 420,000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Hanoi, just steps from St. Joseph's Cathedral and an 8-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. It is also close to various attractions such as the Hanoi Old Town Night Market (0.5 mi) and the Hanoi Opera House (1 mi).

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Especen Hotel

What guests think

At Especen Hotel, travelers highlight a very central Old Quarter location and strong value, alongside frequent comments about stairs and street noise from cathedral bells and public loudspeakers, reflecting an older, no-lift building with mixed upkeep.

Many reviews praise helpful, welcoming staff and daily housekeeping, though a few report unmanned reception, reservation or billing issues, and occasional mold or linen problems. Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds and effective air conditioning, but bathrooms can be small with wet-room showers and inconsistent hot water, and some spaces feel dated. Expect a budget-friendly base suited to active travelers who prioritize location over quiet.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

There is no elevator; access to upper floors is via steep or spiral stairs in an older building. Not ideal for guests with mobility concerns.

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iloveall

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Eateries just steps from the hotel entrance. Room was spacious with fresh air as window is openable . Beds & pillows are comfy.. Aircon & Water heater works well. Staff is friendly & helpful. The only obvious downside for this old property is the need to climb a spiral bridge to reach our room on the 5th level. Recommended when visiting Hanoi again.

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tomoyuki

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

エレベーターが無いので階段で昇降することを除けば、とても快適に過ごせました。

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Ruth

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay! Excellent area for walking to everything. Hotel is dated and needs refurbishing but still the rooms were clean. There was mold in the bathroom. Staff were helpful but didn’t speak English however they did their best by translating using their phone. It’s quite lively around the hotel and during the week early morning an announcement and music is played loud via speakers outside the hotel in Vietnamese. Overall it was a good place to stay and would recommend it as a means to sleep but not for relaxation.

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Akiko

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

1人旅、階段無しの5階に3泊。施設は古くエレベーターが無いため最初は戸惑ったが、レセプションに常に人がいてとても親切。シャワーの温度も問題なし。場所も良く(静かでは無いが常に人が居て安心)安価なのに、毎日の掃除、タオル交換、アメニティや水の補充があり居心地が良かった。

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Vincent

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great value, clean spacious room, helpful staff. Well located near St. Joseph’s Cathedral, which means loud bells early in the morning! Not an issue for us, but it wouldn’t suit someone with difficulty climbing stairs, as there was no lift.

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Kathleen

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Some staff did not speak English, but super helpful! Clean towels, water and toiletries each day! Comfortable beds Great location with balcony! 5 floor walk-up...

10

Samantha

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is very well situated among the sites and a large amount of food options. Great for a short stay to pack lots in. The rooms were large, clean and with good aircon.

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James

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect location. Very fast wifi. Great AC. Its a little rustic but it feels like vietnam and not just another hotel. I would stay here again and would recommend it to true travelers. If your too picky then stay home.

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DOSAKA

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

301は窓が閉まらず、ドアも一度壊れた。ただ、古い事を除けば、コスパは良いと思う。

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Peter

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Noise, noise, noise noise ..... No chance of sleep; no soundproofing; street noise outside, cockerels start crowing 4:00am followed by barking dogs at 4:30, motor bikes at 5:30, church bells at 6.00, 129 decibel loudspeaker at 7:30, etc etc. Luke-warm bathroom water, bathroom 90cms wide, paint peeling off internal walls, no lift - only a steep spiral staircase - and no fire escape. Pity, because it's just on the edge of the picturesque and iconic Old Quarter.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean with daily servicing, but several report bathroom mold and, in a few cases, stained linens.

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Jessica

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Stannade här i 3 nätter. Blev väl mötta av familjen som äger hotellet. Rummet motsvarar bilderna bra. Det var rent och fräscht. Städning var dag och påfyllning av toalettartiklar. Mycket nöjda med vår vistelse. Bra hotell för ett bra pris.

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Ruth

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay! Excellent area for walking to everything. Hotel is dated and needs refurbishing but still the rooms were clean. There was mold in the bathroom. Staff were helpful but didn’t speak English however they did their best by translating using their phone. It’s quite lively around the hotel and during the week early morning an announcement and music is played loud via speakers outside the hotel in Vietnamese. Overall it was a good place to stay and would recommend it as a means to sleep but not for relaxation.

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Emilie

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is nice ! Rooms are big spacious and clean ! Well located in the middle of the old quarter

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Akiko

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

1人旅、階段無しの5階に3泊。施設は古くエレベーターが無いため最初は戸惑ったが、レセプションに常に人がいてとても親切。シャワーの温度も問題なし。場所も良く(静かでは無いが常に人が居て安心)安価なのに、毎日の掃除、タオル交換、アメニティや水の補充があり居心地が良かった。

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RONALD

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious, and inexpensive. Location was good, a bit off the beaten path, so traffic noise was limited

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Jasmine

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room.and big bed

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Kathleen

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Some staff did not speak English, but super helpful! Clean towels, water and toiletries each day! Comfortable beds Great location with balcony! 5 floor walk-up...

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Samantha

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is very well situated among the sites and a large amount of food options. Great for a short stay to pack lots in. The rooms were large, clean and with good aircon.

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Emil guttorm

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Værelserne var rene og pæne, faciliteterne var i orden, placeringen var perfekt og personalet var super imødekommende. Vi sov på to forskellige værelser, og i den ene opgang er der glasdøre til værelserne og bevægelsessensorer til lyset i hele opgangen. Desuden var væggene utrolig tynde. De nætter vi havde på det værelse sov vi næsten ikke. Dette hotel er super godt til prisen, men tag ørepropper og måske en sovemaske med;)

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shervin

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception not manned! Had to wait nearly 10 minutes for service. Bed sheets had not been changed; had body fluid stains, pillow had blood stain. Shower was broken. Mould on walls in room, bathroom and hallway. The very loud speaker from government announcements right on our balcony. Very noisy! Staff did not learn the word "sorry", just a blank look when we complained.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds and effective air conditioning. Downsides include small bathrooms with wet-room layouts, dated decor, and occasional issues with hot water or fixtures.

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iloveall

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Eateries just steps from the hotel entrance. Room was spacious with fresh air as window is openable . Beds & pillows are comfy.. Aircon & Water heater works well. Staff is friendly & helpful. The only obvious downside for this old property is the need to climb a spiral bridge to reach our room on the 5th level. Recommended when visiting Hanoi again.

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Ruth

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay! Excellent area for walking to everything. Hotel is dated and needs refurbishing but still the rooms were clean. There was mold in the bathroom. Staff were helpful but didn’t speak English however they did their best by translating using their phone. It’s quite lively around the hotel and during the week early morning an announcement and music is played loud via speakers outside the hotel in Vietnamese. Overall it was a good place to stay and would recommend it as a means to sleep but not for relaxation.

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Takuya

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

部屋は広くて綺麗でした。でもシャワートイレ洗面所が全てまとまっていました。あとお湯が出なかった。

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RONALD

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious, and inexpensive. Location was good, a bit off the beaten path, so traffic noise was limited

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Vu

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Room is acceptable , should has closet or rack for guest hanging clothes ,WC is small & shower should has door or curtain to avoid wet on the toilet and facility , staff is un friendly

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Jasmine

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room.and big bed

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Samantha

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is very well situated among the sites and a large amount of food options. Great for a short stay to pack lots in. The rooms were large, clean and with good aircon.

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James

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect location. Very fast wifi. Great AC. Its a little rustic but it feels like vietnam and not just another hotel. I would stay here again and would recommend it to true travelers. If your too picky then stay home.

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DOSAKA

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

301は窓が閉まらず、ドアも一度壊れた。ただ、古い事を除けば、コスパは良いと思う。

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Peter

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Noise, noise, noise noise ..... No chance of sleep; no soundproofing; street noise outside, cockerels start crowing 4:00am followed by barking dogs at 4:30, motor bikes at 5:30, church bells at 6.00, 129 decibel loudspeaker at 7:30, etc etc. Luke-warm bathroom water, bathroom 90cms wide, paint peeling off internal walls, no lift - only a steep spiral staircase - and no fire escape. Pity, because it's just on the edge of the picturesque and iconic Old Quarter.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, multiple reviews mention times when reception was unmanned, limited English, and reservation or billing problems.

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iloveall

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Eateries just steps from the hotel entrance. Room was spacious with fresh air as window is openable . Beds & pillows are comfy.. Aircon & Water heater works well. Staff is friendly & helpful. The only obvious downside for this old property is the need to climb a spiral bridge to reach our room on the 5th level. Recommended when visiting Hanoi again.

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Juan

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is great but the neighbourhood is quite noisy. There was nobody at the reception, we had to knock the door of the staff who lives there.

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Cristina Daniela

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

El hotel económico y muy buena ubicación... Correcto por la categoría de dos estrellas.. Limpio y con buena servicio de habitaciones Eso sí .. había cambiado y pagado la reserva de 3 noches por una de 4 noches pero al llegar no tenían libre la habitación. El dueño nos ha llevado a un hotel cercano que era malo no...misero...la falta de limpieza mínima era brutal .. no estaban limpias ni las fundas de almohada....Pasamos una noche fatal en un sitio muy sucio simplemente por la mala gestion de nuestra reserva

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Akiko

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

1人旅、階段無しの5階に3泊。施設は古くエレベーターが無いため最初は戸惑ったが、レセプションに常に人がいてとても親切。シャワーの温度も問題なし。場所も良く(静かでは無いが常に人が居て安心)安価なのに、毎日の掃除、タオル交換、アメニティや水の補充があり居心地が良かった。

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Vu

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Room is acceptable , should has closet or rack for guest hanging clothes ,WC is small & shower should has door or curtain to avoid wet on the toilet and facility , staff is un friendly

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Ernesto

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thanh and the hotel staff have been very warm and accommodating throughout my entire stay in Hanoi. The hotel is very convenient and accessible to most areas in the old and french quarters. St. Joseph cathedral is just one corner away from the hotel and it is also very close to Hoan Kiem lake. I would highly recommend this hotel. Best value for your money.

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Kathleen

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Some staff did not speak English, but super helpful! Clean towels, water and toiletries each day! Comfortable beds Great location with balcony! 5 floor walk-up...

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Emil guttorm

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Værelserne var rene og pæne, faciliteterne var i orden, placeringen var perfekt og personalet var super imødekommende. Vi sov på to forskellige værelser, og i den ene opgang er der glasdøre til værelserne og bevægelsessensorer til lyset i hele opgangen. Desuden var væggene utrolig tynde. De nætter vi havde på det værelse sov vi næsten ikke. Dette hotel er super godt til prisen, men tag ørepropper og måske en sovemaske med;)

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Jose

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

In my booking it says free breakfast. When I was checking out, the lady receptionist is charging me for the breakfast. I told her and showed her my booking. She said it was a mistake and to call hotels.com. I told her I am going to report her and will make a review. I gave her my credit card but since I told her I will report her she shoves away my card and so I left. She is scamming me.

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shervin

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception not manned! Had to wait nearly 10 minutes for service. Bed sheets had not been changed; had body fluid stains, pillow had blood stain. Shower was broken. Mould on walls in room, bathroom and hallway. The very loud speaker from government announcements right on our balcony. Very noisy! Staff did not learn the word "sorry", just a blank look when we complained.

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Location

Very central, close to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter sights, and convenient for walking. Several reviews warn of early-morning noise from church bells and public announcements.

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Juan

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is great but the neighbourhood is quite noisy. There was nobody at the reception, we had to knock the door of the staff who lives there.

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Emilie

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is nice ! Rooms are big spacious and clean ! Well located in the middle of the old quarter

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Eva

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Personalet var meget sødt, ligger centralt, men også i et meget støjende område.

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Yoshihiro

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

立地は最高です。ただし、タクシーが入って来られません。はじめはわかりづらいかもしれません。周辺に有名店があります。

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Christopher

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On a quiet street in a perfect location (although be prepared for bells at the cathedral)

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Vincent

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great value, clean spacious room, helpful staff. Well located near St. Joseph’s Cathedral, which means loud bells early in the morning! Not an issue for us, but it wouldn’t suit someone with difficulty climbing stairs, as there was no lift.

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Ernesto

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thanh and the hotel staff have been very warm and accommodating throughout my entire stay in Hanoi. The hotel is very convenient and accessible to most areas in the old and french quarters. St. Joseph cathedral is just one corner away from the hotel and it is also very close to Hoan Kiem lake. I would highly recommend this hotel. Best value for your money.

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Samantha

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is very well situated among the sites and a large amount of food options. Great for a short stay to pack lots in. The rooms were large, clean and with good aircon.

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James

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect location. Very fast wifi. Great AC. Its a little rustic but it feels like vietnam and not just another hotel. I would stay here again and would recommend it to true travelers. If your too picky then stay home.

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Melanie

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Nous etions coller sur une eglise qui sonnait cest cloches a répétitions a partir de 5:00 am. Aucune ascenseur.

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Jose

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

In my booking it says free breakfast. When I was checking out, the lady receptionist is charging me for the breakfast. I told her and showed her my booking. She said it was a mistake and to call hotels.com. I told her I am going to report her and will make a review. I gave her my credit card but since I told her I will report her she shoves away my card and so I left. She is scamming me.

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Especen Hotel

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Family Room, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

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